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Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 22 30 17 27 96
Los Angeles LakersLakers 36 31 28 23 118

After Action Report

The Lakers knocked off the Hawks 118-96. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.